Alaska Gear Rental 101

02/25/2014 A backpack sits in a foreground of grass while the Alaska range, Mt. McKinley snow capped peaks and Denali rivers are captured in the background - Princess Lodges

We’ve all experienced this airport scene or witnessed a similar one: A traveler, fresh off a long flight, undoubtedly thrilled by the notion of the outdoor adventure ahead, stands next to the baggage claim conveyor belt surrounded by more luggage than their hands and backs can carry and likely short several hundred dollars due to increasing airline cargo fees for anything larger than a carry-on.

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Celebrate the 22nd Annual BP World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks!

02/11/2014 An ice sculpture glistening in the sunlight. Three ice carved horses are jumping out in each direction from the center of the sculpture. Fairbanks, AK

This year, Fairbanks will celebrate the 22nd annual BP World Ice Art Championships (Feb. 24 - March 30). Founded in 1990, the ice-carving competition is operated by more than 90 different committees, nine board of directors and hundreds of volunteers all across the globe. The competition brings in thousands of people from around the world to view these unique artistic pieces created out of large blocks of crystal-clear ice.

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Pave Your Own Path on Alaska’s Highways

01/28/2014 Photo was taken looking into the rearview mirror on a car with scenery of Denali National Park ahead and blue skies behind

When booking your Alaska vacation, we suggest renting a car to explore all the Last Frontier has to offer, whether it’s world-renowned attractions or more off-the-beaten-path adventures. From Fairbanks to Denali National Park and Preserve and on to the breathtaking Kenai Peninsula, Princess Alaska Lodges offer the perfect road map for an epic Alaska vacation.

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Countdown Begins to the Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival

01/06/2014 readerboard reads 'Great AK Beer & Barley' at night in downtown Anchorage.

As the growing number of burgeoning microbreweries around the country attests, beer is the new wine. The long, slender bottles of aged, fermented grape juice still earn their fair share of respect. However, if you’re planning to add a wine cellar to your house, you may want to consider allocating some of that space for craft beers, as they are definitely the new worldwide trend.

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Military Discounts for your Next Alaska Vacation

11/12/2013

Our military’s sacrifice and dedication is part of what makes America great. To honor those who served our country, we compiled a list military discounts to use on your next trip to Alaska. If it’s an outdoor adventure, such as sightseeing, fishing or hunting that interests you, there are…

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